Classic Butterscotch Pudding
This classic homemade butterscotch pudding recipe is quick and easy to make, and it tastes like home. There's nothing like an old fashioned pudding.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 204kcal
Ingredients
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Add egg yolks, brown sugar, salt, and cornstarch to a large heavy pot. Whisk until light and airy.6 egg yolks, 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Add a half cup milk and whisk until smooth, then add the remaining milk and whisk again.3 cups milk
- Turn heat to medium and bring to a simmer. Once it simmers, turn the heat to low and whisk constantly for two minutes.
- Remove from heat, and add butter and vanilla. Whisk until the butter is melted and completely incorporated.3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- Pour pudding into a 4 cup measuring cup, then carefully pour into dishes.
- Place plastic wrap atop each pudding cup, and press gently to remove any air bubbles.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, then serve cold.
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Notes
- If you add just a bit of the milk to the sugar and eggs to start, it helps prevent lumps as you finish the recipe. If you forget and add all the milk at once, don't stress.
- Cut the butter into smaller pieces rather than putting it into the pudding. This helps it melt faster and makes whisking much easier.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cups | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 207mg | Sugar: 27g
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